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Analyst lauds chocolate market potential in Mexico
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Confectioners face big rewards by tapping into market potential in Mexico, but will face “oblivion” if they fail to address growing health concerns, according to an analyst. Related news |
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Cocoa deficit to bring prices higher, predicts Rabobank
A consecutive deficit in 2012/13 is set to move cocoa prices higher as supply struggles to meet rising demand for chocolate products in Asia, according to financial services group Rabobank.
Farley's & Sathers and Ferrara Pan seal merger
US confectioners Farley's & Sathers and the Ferrara Pan Candy Company have reached a deal to merge the two companies to become the Ferrera Candy company.
Global sugar prices to fall 19% by 2013 – Rabobank
Sugar prices worldwide are forecast to fall around 19% by 2013 as supply remains above demand, according to financial services group Rabobank.
Analyst predicts food and bev winners and losers
Bernstein Research gives sales forecasts for the top 10 food and beverage companies worldwide up to 2014 with some predicted to gain shares and others to lose out.
Global Industry News
Sugar becomes new bogeyman as fats take a back seat in new consumer survey from FoodNavigator-USA.com
While consumer concerns about fats appear to have waned somewhat, the percentage of Americans blaming sugars for their expanding waistlines has almost doubled since last year, according to new research.
Nestlé Malaysia denies price fixing, claims ‘brand equity’ protection from BeverageDaily.com
Nestlé Malaysia has denied allegations that it fixed retail prices for top beverage brands Milo and Nescafé in the country, claiming that it only sought to prevent their use as loss leaders by ‘selected retailers’.
Ralcorp acquires cookie maker as frozen bakery helps Q2 sales rise from BakeryAndSnacks.com
Ralcorp has announced the acquisition of cookie maker Petri Baking Products shortly after It reported a sales boost in the second quarter (Q2) 2012 driven by frozen bakery products.
FrieslandCampina ‘regrets’ Balkan dairy acquisition collapse from DairyReporter.com
Royal FreislandCampina (FC) has expressed “regret” following the end of talks surrounding the acquisitions of two Balkan-based dairy producers.
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